Adiponectin and leptin levels in mothers, fetuses, and neonates with intrauterine growth restriction compared to those with appropriate gestational age - Scorecard - MDSpire

Adiponectin and leptin levels in mothers, fetuses, and neonates with intrauterine growth restriction compared to those with appropriate gestational age

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  • Nuzhat Parveen

  • Naveed Iqbal

  • Abdelrahim Awadelkarim Abdelrahman Mohamed

  • Syed Monowar Alam Shahid

  • Rania Abdeen Hussain Abdalla

  • Gamal Eldin Mohamed Osman Elhussein

  • Mohammad Asim Azhar

  • Mohd. Saleem

  • Mohd Shahid Khan

  • May 26, 2026

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Clinical Scorecard: Levels of Adiponectin and Leptin in Mothers, Fetuses, and Newborns with Intrauterine Growth Restriction Compared to Those with Normal Gestational Age

At a Glance

CategoryDetail
Condition
Key MechanismsAltered metabolic regulation and adipokine signaling
Target Population
Care Setting

Key Highlights

  • Adiponectin levels were significantly reduced in maternal and neonatal blood in IUGR.
  • Leptin levels were increased in umbilical cord blood but decreased in neonatal blood in IUGR.
  • Placental analysis showed significant downregulation of ADIPOQ and altered expression of LEP and WFS1 in IUGR.
  • Increased DNA methylation of ADIPOQ and LEP genes was observed in placental tissue in IUGR.

Guideline-Based Recommendations

Diagnosis

  • IUGR is diagnosed based on ultrasonographic evidence of fetal growth below the 10th percentile.

Management

  • Monitor maternal and fetal health closely in pregnancies diagnosed with IUGR.

Monitoring & Follow-up

  • Evaluate adipokine levels and placental function in IUGR cases.

Risks

  • IUGR is associated with heightened risks of perinatal complications, mortality, and long-term health issues.

Patient & Prescribing Data

Pregnant women with IUGR and their newborns

Clinical Best Practices

  • Conduct regular monitoring of fetal growth and maternal health in at-risk pregnancies.

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